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Broussard et al v. Go-Devil Manufacturing Co. of LA, Inc. d/b/a Go-Devil Manufacturers of Louisiana, Inc. DC CAFC
- 3:08-cv-00124
- M.D. La.
- Filed: 02/28/2008
- Closed: 07/10/2014
- Latest Docket Entry: 03/08/2016
- Judge: Brian A. Jackson
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- PACER
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Broussard et al v. Go-Devil Manufacturing Co. of LA, Inc. d/b/a Go-Devil Manufacturers of Louisiana, Inc. DC CAFC
- 3:08-cv-00124
- M.D. La.
- Filed: 02/28/2008
- Closed: 07/10/2014
- Latest Docket Entry: 03/08/2016
- Judge: Brian A. Jackson
+1
- PACER
Cause of Action
Willful Patent Infringement
Assigned Judge
Outcome Summary
Patent Information
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Validity & Enforceability
Claim # | Claim Text | Outcome |
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1 |
A marine craft comprising a hull comprising a transom; and a portable drive assembly temporarily attached to the transom, the portable drive assembly comprising an elongated drive housing enclosing an upper drive assembly and a lower driven assembly
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Invalid (103 and 112)
Entry 134 Entry 132 |
3 |
The marine craft according to claim 1, wherein the portable drive assembly further comprises steering and throttle controls.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
4 |
The marine craft according to claim 1, wherein the shaft housing comprises a rudder fin.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
5 |
The marine craft according to claim 1, wherein the upper drive assembly and the lower driven assembly further include respective timing pulleys compatible with the timing belt, the timing belt being unobstructed or acted upon by other bodies.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
6 |
The marine craft according to claim 1, further comprising a mounting bracket assembly for temporarily attaching the portable drive assembly to the transom, the mounting bracket assembly comprising a mounting bracket and a pivotal assembly for
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
7 |
The marine craft according to claim 1 further comprising a utility engine mounted on the engine mounting plate and coupled to the upper drive assembly.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
9 |
The marine craft according to claim 7, wherein the portable drive assembly further comprises steering and throttle controls.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
10 |
The marine craft according to claim 7, wherein the shaft housing comprises a rudder fin.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
11 |
The marine craft according to claim 7, wherein the upper drive assembly and the lower driven assembly further include respective timing pulleys compatible with the timing belt, the timing belt being unobstructed or acted upon by other bodies.
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Invalid (103)
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12 |
The marine craft according to claim 7, further comprising a mounting bracket assembly for temporarily attaching the portable drive assembly to the transom, the mounting bracket assembly comprising a mounting bracket and a pivotal assembly for
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
13 |
The marine craft according to claim 12, further comprising a first pivoting assembly for positively positioning the elongated drive housing beyond vertical relative to the mounting bracket in the vertical plane.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
Claim # | Claim Text | Outcome |
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1 |
A portable drive assembly having means for temporary attachment to the transom of a shallow draft watercraft said portable drive assembly comprising an elongated drive housing enclosing an upper drive assembly a lower driven assembly and a timing
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Invalid (103 and 112)
Entry 134 Entry 132 |
3 |
The portable drive assembly according to claim 1 wherein said drive system further comprises steering and throttle controls.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
4 |
The portable drive assembly according to claim 1 wherein said propeller shaft assembly further comprises a shaft housing having a vertical triangular fin located below said shaft housing, a shaft supported adjacent each end by thrust bearings in a
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
5 |
The portable drive assembly according to claim 1 wherein said upper drive assembly and said lower driven assembly further include timing pulleys compatible with said timing belt said belt being rotationally unobstructed or acted upon by other bodies.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
6 |
The portable drive assembly according to claim 1 further comprising a self contained air cooled utility engine having a horizontal output shaft attached to said engine mounting plate said output shaft coupled to said upper drive assembly.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
7 |
The portable drive assembly according to claim 6 wherein said drive housing is water sealed.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
8 |
A portable outboard engine and drive assembly having means for temporary attachment to the transom of a shallow draft watercraft comprising: a) a sealed housing containing a timing belt drive assembly comprising an upper drive pulley assembly and a
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Invalid (103 and 112)
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9 |
The portable drive assembly according to claim 8 wherein said pivotal means comprises both horizontal and vertical pivoting means.
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Invalid (103)
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11 |
The portable drive assembly according to claim 8 wherein said propeller shaft assembly further comprises a plurality of thrust bearings and seals at each end of said shaft housing.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
12 |
The portable drive assembly according to claim 11 wherein said propeller shaft assembly further comprises a rudder fin extending below said shaft housing.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
13 |
The portable drive assembly according to claim 8 wherein said propeller shaft assembly is in excess of 18 inches in length.
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Invalid (103)
Entry 132 |
14 |
A method of driving a small watercraft in very shallow water comprising the steps of: a) attaching a portable drive assembly having means for temporary attachment to the transom of a shallow draft watercraft said portable drive assembly comprising an
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Invalid (112)
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